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Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has car seized in fraud investigation

The Ivory Coast international was arrested on suspicion of fraud

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Wednesday 13 February 2013 13:20 EST
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Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote (GETTY IMAGES)

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Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has had his car seized by police after he was arrested on suspicion of fraud.

The 26-year-old was stopped yesterday near the club's training ground on suspicion of fraud in relation to driving offences.

Following this, Tiote's car - a Chevrolet Camaro estimated to be worth around £75,000 - was seized.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "At about 1.30pm on February 12, a car was stopped on Benton Park Road, Newcastle, and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud in relation to driving offences."

The Ivory Coast international, who recently returned from the Africa Cup of Nations, signed from Dutch side FC Twente in 2010.

Police said inquiries are ongoing.

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